The Anthos Shopping Centre in Monument is once again open for business following a shootout this morning.
The shootout followed after the hijacking of a British American Tobacco van in Witpoortjie earlier this morning. Three suspects were arrested at the centre, while the rest fled the scene.
A black VW Golf was also recovered at the scene, along with five 9mm pistols and three AK47s. Previous reports indicated that one of the suspects was shot, however local CPF confirmed that the reports were false.
Initial article: Update: Bullets fly in attempted cigarette heist
After the situation in Monument calmed down, police were notified that one of the vehicles involved in the incident was spotted at the Noordheuwel Shopping Centre on Robert Broom Drive.
The suspects managed to flee into a field behind Panorama Retirement Village. Police are currently pursuing them on foot and have a helicopter searching from above.
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